Chef John's Tomato Sauce
Pasta with creamy tomato sauce is perfect for when you're hungry or if you're feeling blue and in need of comfort.
Recipe Summary Chef John's Tomato Sauce
This is one of my most requested food wishes, my all-purpose basic tomato sauce. Whenever I make a meat sauce, this is my base. You can only stir this with a wooden spoon, otherwise it's bad luck.
Ingredients | Chicken Breast Recipes With Pasta And Tomato Sauce¼ cup olive oil1 onion, finely diced1 rib celery, finely diced1 pinch salt4 cloves garlic, minced2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes2 teaspoons white sugar1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon anchovy paste1 teaspoon white wine vinegar½ teaspoon dried Italian herbs1 pinch red pepper flakes1 tablespoon tomato paste2 tablespoons chopped Italian flat-leaf parsleywater, or as neededDirectionsPlace olive oil, onion, celery, and a pinch of salt into a large heavy saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Cook until onions are very soft, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix garlic into onion mixture and cook just until fragrant, about 1 more minute.Pour tomatoes and their juice into a large mixing bowl and use your hands to crush the tomatoes until they look pureed.Mix sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, anchovy paste, white wine vinegar, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes into vegetable mixture. Raise heat to medium and cook just until liquid has evaporated. Stir in tomato paste and bring to a simmer. Pour in San Marzano tomatoes and parsley. Bring sauce to a simmer, turn heat to low, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, adding a little water as the sauce cooks down. Stir occasionally.Info | Chicken Breast Recipes With Pasta And Tomato Sauceprep:
15 mins
cook:
1 hr 45 mins
total:
2 hrs
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
TAG : Chef John's Tomato SauceSide Dish, Sauces and Condiments Recipes, Sauce Recipes, Pasta Sauce Recipes, Tomato,
